Peter T. Swarz-Burt Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 The wicked little forging bug has been having its way with me again, and that piece of 1.5" round 1045 just called out to become something dire and exciting. Thus the swax was born, and I can't decide whether it is of African or Malaysian parentage... possibly both? I haven't HT'd this yet, so we have only done some minor testing, but so far the feeling has been that it hits more like an axe than a sword. Even going into maple logs (strike point just behind the "bill") there is absolutely no feeling of impact. The fully integral handle adds a lot of weight, but it is super comfy and helps the balance a lot. I'm tempted to make some smaller versions as camp knives due to the serious tree trimming ability this would have. Overall length: 24" blade length: 18" point-to-point: 7" weight: 3 lbs 2 oz Peter T. Swarz-Burt http://www.fallinghammerproductions.com http://www.dragonsbreathforge.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Sheffield Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Hot damn I like that. Brush beware! My life is like shaving with a razor sharp machete. It's a bit awkward and I feel a sting every now and then, but in the end I'm happy with the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Stumbo Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Duh-ang That is awesome, I love it. Stephen Eagleeyeforge.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Stu Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Now THAT is a Zombie killer. Can't wait to see it finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Crislip Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 WOW, thats looks wicked ,could be a sweet Zombie blade!cant wait to see it finished! Fred A bad day forging... is still better than pretty much anything else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil gagnon Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I want one.. "One who is samurai must before all things" Keep constantly in mind, by day and by night. the fact that he has to die... -Dai Doji Yuzon- 16th Century http://sites.google.com/site/canadianliveblade/home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymond Richard Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Looks pretty cool but at the same time it looks very heavy unless your a super hero. Raymond Richard www.hawknknives.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Thomas Obach Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 dude, it looks like a kora !!! but cooler or maybe like a billhook for pruning zombies ..hah i can see that being a pita to grind ..whoa good stuff G North Shore Forge & Ironworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Colwell Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 look - a sword that actually weighs what everyone seems to think they are supposed to weigh (everyone who has never held or swung a sword, that is). It is wicked, and I can see a smaller version being a catchy and useful camp tool. It would be a limb-eating monster. Also, if you make a smaller one, you can THROW IT! fun stuff. kc please visit my website http://www.professorsforge.com/ “Years ago I recognized my kinship with all living things, and I made up my mind that I was not one bit better than the meanest on the earth. I said then and I say now, that while there is a lower class, I am in it; while there is a criminal element, I am of it; while there is a soul in prison, I am not free.” E. V. Debs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Lester Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Wow! That thing's got to be a beast. How thick is it? Doug HELP...I'm a twenty year old trapped in the body of an old man!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T. Swarz-Burt Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 Wow! That thing's got to be a beast. How thick is it? Doug The handle is about 1" thick at the butt and in the palm swell with a little sweep in between and then tapers down into the blade. The blade itself starts at about 3/8" and tapers quickly to about 1/4" and then a slow taper to 3/16" in the flare. It is heavier than all but the two-handers, but then again it is also a lot shorter. A bit more like a kukri than a sword. As to being too heavy to use, well it is about the same weight as my standard forging hammer but the balance is much better. I wouldn't expect a lot of finesse from it in a fight, but it packs a lot of hitting power given how easy it is to swing. Once it is finished I'll try to get some video so folks can see it in action! Maybe we can rustle up a zombie (or a wooden stand-in) for the demo. Peter Peter T. Swarz-Burt http://www.fallinghammerproductions.com http://www.dragonsbreathforge.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.Abrera Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Nice grinding on that inside recurve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petr Hofman Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 So brutal look...I would like to see it in action. Petr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriaan Gerber Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Man, that looks like Heart of Darkness to me. Nice job. Adriaan Gerber http://www.adriaangerberknives.com sharp@adriaangerberknives.com (207) 667-1307 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEzell Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I want one.. Me too! George Ezell, bladesmith" How much useful knowledge is lost by the scattered forms in which it is ushered to the world! How many solitary students spend half their lives in making discoveries which had been perfected a century before their time, for want of a condensed exhibition of what is known."Buffonview some of my work RelicForge on facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdsmith02115 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Nice!!! to my mind, definitely African...one of the best forged pieces I've seen in long while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimC Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I'm in the camp with the "I want one" people. NICE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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